Next Stop Canada Mentor

Volunteerstjohns; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteerstjohns is seeking volunteers for the Next Stop Canada program to assist pre-arrival immigrants in adapting to their new lives in Canada. Volunteers will offer support through online communication, sharing experiences, and providing valuable resources. This is a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of newcomers while expanding your professional network and understanding cultural diversity.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Experience in a multicultural environment

Personal development and learning about diversity

Qualifications

• Preferably has life experience as a newcomer.
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with diverse backgrounds.
• Certified in their career field if required.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions and recommend resources to newcomers.
• Share immigration experiences and provide practical tips.
• Respond to questions within one week.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Technological experience

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in specialized career industry

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

Program Description : Next Stop Canada (NSC) is a program that provides online settlement support, learning opportunities, and mentorship to pre-arrival clients who are destined for Canada. This online program helps individuals overseas prepare for immigration to Canada by providing them with the information, knowledge, and resources needed to quickly adapt and integrate into Canadian society. Location : Virtual Major Duties : Next Stop Canada is an online portal for pre-arrival immigrants to virtually connect with professionals in Canada who are currently working in their desired field. All communication is done online via the Next Stop Canada platform, or via email with YMCA staff. Under the direct supervision of YMCA staff, volunteers :

• Answer questions from pre-arrival immigrants and recommend resources to help them with their career and settlement needs.
• Respond to questions within one week.
• Share immigration experiences and provide practical settlement tips to pre-arrival professionals.

Qualifications

• Preferably has life experience as a newcomer.
• Post-secondary education and currently employed in specialized career industry (example : engineering, nursing, teaching etc.)
• Volunteers must be certified in their career field if industry standards require it.
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with people from different cultural, racial and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate some technological experience and usage of social media tools (i.e. Facebook, Twitter)
• Responsible, reliable and friendly while demonstrating a willingness to learn.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.
• Make a difference in your community by ensuring newcomers have a positive transition into Canadian society.
• Expand your network.
• Learn about diversity at the YMCA and meet new people from all walks of life.
• Be a part of the YMCA team and promote the YMCA Mission, Vision